2026 mercedes benz cla 350 4matic review ProsCons...
Mercedes has been developing the CLA model for over a decade and it shows. The new C174 generation seems more mature and refined than its predecessors. The balanced ride quality and the ideal driving characteristics can on their own be a reason to choose the car over the competition. Add in the exceptional efficiency and big battery and you end up with an unrivaled product for both long journeys and short daily trips.Technology on-board is great and can even offer too much. The amount of customization and entertainment options can be overwhelming for some but it's better to have something and not use it than to miss not having it. It is crucial that the important features that concern the driving experience are easy to understand and straightforward, whereas the more nerdy features can be complicated and we wouldn't mind.If you come from a previous generation CLA or similar compact sedan you'll find nothing familiar and will have a completely new and modern experience. Even compared to its rivals, the CLA is a wonderful choice and stands its ground. If you're in the market for such a vehicle we recommend checking it out and deciding for yourself if it's the one for you.
Pros
- Extraordinary efficiency.
- Fabulous driving experience.
- Modern and useful infotainment.
- Ability to have driver aids easily disabled.
- User-friendly multimedia interface.
- Giant frunk.
- Quick acceleration at all speeds.
- Safe braking even with subpar tires.
- CarPlay integration in the driver’s screen.
- Traditional styling without EV and ICE differentiation.
Cons
- No 400V charging.
- No rear passenger side airbags in trim of the test vehicle.
- Annoying noises coming from the air conditioning.
- Cheap plastics all around the interior.
- Huge black bezels around the screens.
- Pop-out door handles.
- Overstyled with excessive Mercedes logos.
